Send us a text From competitive swimming at 5 a.m. to becoming one of the first female surf lifesavers, Julie-ann shares how “work with water, not against it” became a philosophy for teaching and leadership. We also unpack her Bali river moment, how AquaBabies scaled fast, the “business shark” lesson every swim school owner needs, and what’s next with the 2025 relaunch and a 2026 collaboration. You can find Julie-ann at julie-ann@aquababiesglobal.com and visit: www.aquababiesmalta.com S...
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Send us a text From competitive swimming at 5 a.m. to becoming one of the first female surf lifesavers, Julie-ann shares how “work with water, not against it” became a philosophy for teaching and leadership. We also unpack her Bali river moment, how AquaBabies scaled fast, the “business shark” lesson every swim school owner needs, and what’s next with the 2025 relaunch and a 2026 collaboration. You can find Julie-ann at julie-ann@aquababiesglobal.com and visit: www.aquababiesmalta.com S...
Still on Deck: 39 Years of Guarding with Scott Ruddle
Navigating Neva
50 minutes
5 months ago
Still on Deck: 39 Years of Guarding with Scott Ruddle
Send us a text In this roundtable episode of Navigating Neva, we sit down with Canadian lifeguard legend Scott Ruddle—who’s still rocking the deck after nearly four decades. Nicole and Wes dig into Scott’s journey, the culture of guarding in Canada, crossover lessons from his work as a paramedic, and why lifeguarding is more than just a summer job. It’s raw, reflective, and packed with wisdom for the next gen of water watchers. 🎧 Legacy, leadership, freshwater surf, and lifting up the profess...
Navigating Neva
Send us a text From competitive swimming at 5 a.m. to becoming one of the first female surf lifesavers, Julie-ann shares how “work with water, not against it” became a philosophy for teaching and leadership. We also unpack her Bali river moment, how AquaBabies scaled fast, the “business shark” lesson every swim school owner needs, and what’s next with the 2025 relaunch and a 2026 collaboration. You can find Julie-ann at julie-ann@aquababiesglobal.com and visit: www.aquababiesmalta.com S...
